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September 26, 2014
On September 18th I had the honor of attending a historic address to a joint meeting of the House of Representatives and the Senate by President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine.
Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
September 17, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today voted to authorize the Department of Defense to arm and train Syrian opposition forces fighting both the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), as well as the regime of Bashar al-Assad.
Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
September 12, 2014
This week our nation marked the 13th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorists attacks. We remember not only the horror of these attacks, but also the heroism, patriotism, and unity of purpose we found as a nation in their aftermath.
Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
September 11, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement:
September 10, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today responded to President Obama’s address to the nation regarding his plans to counter the threat posed by the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS):
Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
July 25, 2014
President Ronald Reagan is known for ending the Cold War without armed conflict with the Soviet Union through a policy of Peace through Strength.
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June 20, 2014
In recent weeks, an Al-Qaeda inspired group known as the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) has quickly seized control of several cities in Northern Iraq including military facilities, banks, and even a major oil refinery.
Issues:DefenseHomeland Security
May 21, 2014
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today criticized President Obama’s statement on the status of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and called for changes at the department amid growing accusations of mismanagement and abuse.
May 9, 2014
Along with Obamacare, unanswered questions regarding the 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya and political targeting by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are contributing to this growing distrust.